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Into the Bears’ Den: What Star Wars characters are the Memphis Grizzlies?

By Ian Pierno

December 12, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers spirit dancers dressed in Star Wars stormtrooper costumes perform during a stoppage in play at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
December 12, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers spirit dancers dressed in Star Wars stormtrooper costumes perform during a stoppage in play at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Vince Carter is Obi-Wan Kenobi (Old Ben Version)

Dec 14, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter dribbles the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mike Dunleavy (3) defends in the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter dribbles the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mike Dunleavy (3) defends in the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

The once savvy and skilled knight is now an old master. Obi-Wan went from a top Jedi Master in the Order to an old hermit who watched over Luke until the time was right. Much like Kenobi, Carter is set to train the younger group, but is still very serviceable in his own right. Vince Carter has managed to age like fine wine. He’s been great off the bench for Memphis this year, but hopefully he doesn’t have to sacrifice himself like Obi-Wan did.

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